Doctors Cove
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Mainland side of Catalina Island just northwest of Emerald Bay. Your access is by boat only unless you have access to Boy Scout Camp onshore in which case you can dive it from shore or kayak. You will be looking at depths of 20 to 55 feet with an average visibility of 30 to 50 feet.
You will find a wreck and plenty of kelp here. Including elk kelp. You will find all the normal Catalina fish as well as large bat rays and leopard sharks during summer.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Reef Manta Ray
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Garibaldi Damselfish
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Total number of species approx.: 60
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Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species approx.: 55
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Lobster
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Soldierfish
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Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Goatfish
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Flounder
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Total number of species approx.: 150
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Sweetlips and Grunts
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